Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryDeanstonGlen Moray
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.4%50%
Age19 yr21 yr
Price£71.95£86.54
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £87.

For beginners: Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £86.54)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.54 vs £71.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt Extract

Only Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

ToastedSherried

Where to buy

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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